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A Clockwork Orange

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In an England of the future, Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his "Droogs" spend their nights getting high at the Korova Milkbar before embarking on "a little of the old ultraviolence," while jauntily warbling "Singin' in the Rain." After he's jailed for bludgeoning the Cat Lady to death, Alex submits to behavior modification technique to earn his freedom; he's conditioned to abhor violence. Returned to the world defenseless, Alex becomes the victim of his prior victims.
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Disturbing and thought-provoking, A Clockwork Orange is a cold, dystopian nightmare with a very dark sense of humor.

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker I can’t accept that Kubrick is merely reflecting this post-assassinations, post-Manson mood; I think he’s catering to it. I think he wants to dig it. Sep 12, 2023 Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review A stone-cold classic, no getting around the fact... Sep 21, 2021 Full Review Charles Champlin Los Angeles Times I'm afraid I found A Clockwork Orange brilliant but disappointing, its moments of power offset by an overwrought stridency and its message overbalanced by the medium. Dec 21, 2020 Full Review Hayley Croke Loud and Clear Reviews Kubrick creates a harsh and unforgiving picture of society in this film, a society that thinks in black and white refusing to entertain color. The quick and easy fix is seemingly the only one worth indulging in. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 20, 2024 Full Review Paul Klein FILMHOUNDS Magazine Kubrick, ever the provocateur, would probably enjoy its enduring legacy, and recoil at the same time. Rated: 5/5 Jul 4, 2024 Full Review Rory Doherty InSession Film The rare Kubrick film that feels like a misfire, and although the impeccable filmmaking techniques are still admirable, it’ll be tough appreciating the full effect of the shocking content when you’re checking your watch every five minutes. Jun 13, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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thomas p brilliant one of the best movies ever Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/24/25 Full Review Matthew K. Family fun for everyone. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/25 Full Review Sebastian D Its graphic violence and dense themes might alienate casual viewers, but for me, it’s a flawless triumph. The craftsmanship—cinematography, editing, dialogue—is impeccable, balancing horror and humor with razor-sharp precision. A Clockwork Orange is a challenging, unforgettable classic that demands engagement and cements Kubrick’s genius in the pantheon of provocative cinema. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/21/25 Full Review Cody S. Not one of my favorites from Stanley Kubrick. I have to say that this movie definitely seemed like a passion project on his end, and I agree with what Quintin Tarantino said. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/17/25 Full Review Marco Q extreme and ultraviolent, but not only... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/08/25 Full Review Hudson h This film is a Stanley Kubrick masterpiece Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Stanley Kubrick

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Malcolm McDowell

Alex DeLarge

Patrick Magee

Frank Alexander

Michael Bates

Chief Guard Barnes

Warren Clarke

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John Clive

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Synopsis In an England of the future, Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his "Droogs" spend their nights getting high at the Korova Milkbar before embarking on "a little of the old ultraviolence," while jauntily warbling "Singin' in the Rain." After he's jailed for bludgeoning the Cat Lady to death, Alex submits to behavior modification technique to earn his freedom; he's conditioned to abhor violence. Returned to the world defenseless, Alex becomes the victim of his prior victims.
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Producer
Stanley Kubrick
Screenwriter
Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Burgess
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Hawk Films, Polaris Productions, Warner Brothers
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 2, 1971, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Runtime
2h 17m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)
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